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CMS Releases New Oxygen Claim Modifiers

After years of negotiating, AAHomecare convinces CMS to address need for new modifiers, which are to be used starting Aug. 1.

Deadline for House CRT Sign-on Letter Extended

Letter urges CMS to not include CRT when implementing Cures Act provisions that limit federal funds for DME covered by Medicaid.

Meuser Wins Primary

Former Pride Mobility executive wins Republican nomination, faces down Democrat Denny Wolf in November.

MAMES Hosts Record-Breaking Spring Convention

The Midwest Association for Medical Equipment and Supplies is fresh off a record-breaking conference and ratings smash.

Product Spotlight:

Re-approaching Male Incontinence

The X-top offers a new take on delivering incontinence protection that is specifically designed for men.

Numotion Taps CareCredit

National CRT provider will work with healthcare credit company to expand financing options for its clients.

Compass Health to Distribute 3B’s Lumin

Compass will be the sole distributor for 3B Medical’s UV-based CPAP disinfector.

IFR Increases Rural Rates for 7 Months

Blended, 50/50 rate schedule for rural and limited non-bid areas resumes, running June 1 through Dec. 31.

Philips Acquires Sleep NightBalance

Buy lets Philips address positional obstructive sleep apnea and positional snoring.

Jurisdiction D Releases TPE Error Rates

Enteral Nutrition tops the list in data gleaned from Fourth Quarter 2017 Targeted Probe and Educate audits.



Golden Unveils Chat Support

Manufacturer will assist both providers and end users in real time through its web site.

PFQC Calls on Industry to Double Down on Advocacy

Consumer group urges providers to support AAHomecare’s May 23-34 Washington Legislative Conference.

Industry Preps for Washington Legislative Conference

In addition to facilitating meetings with key legislative staff, May 23-24 event includes key education speakers and keynote from CMS.

Bachenheimer to Serve as AAHomecare General Counsel

Once well-known industry advocate joins Brown & Fortunato on June 1 she will provide General Counsel support to industry association.

National CRT Conference Focuses on Protecting Access

Stakeholders from various corners of complex rehab attend the NCART-NRRTS event to learn more and lobby lawmakers.

VGM Fulfillment Unveils Compression Resupply Program

The service, which leverages sizable warehouse resources, helps providers tap into a sizable market opportunity

Advocates Keep Working to Contain CURES Medicaid Cuts

Various stakeholders continue coordinating with state Medicaid programs to ensure they maintain sustainable funding.

Industry Gears up for Washington Conference

AAHomecare’s May 23-24 legislative event gives HME stakeholders an opportunity to directly lobby lawmakers and staff on HME interests, issues.

VGM Releases Second ‘Playbook’ for Providers

Downloadable book offers content that helps providers approach a changing marketplace with an ‘entrepreneurial mindset.’

Editor's Note

Providing Your Value

Social media offers a powerful way to bond with clients. Has the Facebook scandal changed that?

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HME Leadership by the Book

While the industry might face new kinds of challenges, effective business leadership is shaped by timeless principles that do not change. How can you take some of the oldest "old school" leadership principles and apply them to running a modern HME business?

Product Solutions: Retail Sales

A look at some of the latest retail-ready HME offerings on the market.

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Tricky Territory: Collecting Patient Payments

Providers need to start collecting co-pays up-front. How can they ease the change?

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9 Ways to Thrive in Tough Times

There are proven ways HME businesses can rise above any barriers.

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Revene Cycle Management Hits HME

Revenue cycle management is a business practice that has existed for some time in larger healthcare organizations, but it is now becoming necessary for running HME businesses. What is RCM, precisely, and how can providers apply it to their companies? What resources can help them?

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